There’s something magical about this time of year when the air turns crisp and we reach for our softest sweatshirts. But cozy living isn’t about adding more; it’s about noticing more. In this episode, I’m joined by interior designer Sabine Hayes of Georgette Marise Interiors, who believes that design can bring peace, purpose, and joy to everyday life.
We talk about the emotional side of home, the kind that has nothing to do with perfectly styled shelves and everything to do with how a space makes you feel. Sabine shares simple ways to transform your home into a sanctuary through scent, light, color, and gratitude. Whether your space is large or small, owned or borrowed, this episode will inspire you to soften, declutter, and savor the beauty already around you!
Topics Covered:
- What cozy living really means beyond décor or “doing more”.
- How our surroundings influence mood, creativity, and calm.
- Bringing nature, texture, and light into your home intentionally.
- The emotional power of scent and how it shapes atmosphere.
- Simple, budget-friendly shifts to create peace in your space.
- Why decluttering is less about getting rid of things and more about energy.
- Creating sitting corners as adult “timeouts” for rest and reflection.
- Approaching the holiday season with intention, gratitude, and joy.
Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:
- If you have 5 minutes, think about ways you can create one small pocket of peace in your living space — maybe light a candle, clear a corner, assess whether there is indeed too much junk in the drawer, or simply sit and savor the quiet.
- If you have 50 minutes, I invite you to check out Sabine’s candle collection and eBooks. She has ebooks on designing dinner parties (which, spoiler, is a topic we are covering in a couple of weeks!), mastering organization, and elevating short-term rentals.
Connect with Sabine!
Website: www.georgettemarise.com
Candle Collection: www.georgettemarise.com/luxury-candles-collection
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@georgettemarise
Instagram: instagram.com/georgettemarise
Facebook: facebook.com/georgettemarise
Pinterest: pinterest.com/georgettemarise
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sghayes
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